Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Delaware. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Delaware. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in Delaware. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Full Ranking Detail
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Little Buckeye Learning Center-Delaware is an Ohio-accredited center on W Central Avenue in Delaware serving infants through Pre-K, operating 6am–6pm. The center, which has served families for over 50 years since 1971, holds Ohio SUTQ Silver status and emphasizes secure entry and robust health/safety procedures with CPR-trained staff. The "Learning Beyond Paper" curriculum combines play-based learning with structured activities aligned to Ohio's Early Learning Standards, supporting social-emotional growth, cognition, literacy, and language development. School-age enrichment includes arts, science, music, clubs, and field trips. While the center's Facebook page shows limited review volume so far, it exceeds state licensing standards through ongoing staff training and innovative materials.
Safety7.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses the "Learning Beyond Paper" curriculum, described as award-winning and research-based, emphasizing play-based learning combined with structured activities. Focuses on social-emotional growth, cognition, literacy, and language development; Pre-K is aligned with Ohio's Early Learning and Development Standards.
Programs & activities: Programs for infants and toddlers (from 6 weeks), preschool (ages 3-4), Pre-K, and school-age children (kindergarten through age 12). School-age enrichment includes arts, science projects, music, clubs, and field trips.
What sets it apart: Member of the Ohio Step Up To Quality Program. Operating hours are 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
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Best for Safety
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